My wife and I recently bought a Google Chromecast (http://goo.gl/2sZny3) for use in our RV. As tech gadgets go, these things are CHEAP – only $35, cheaper than Roku and Apple TV. They are selling so fast, supplies are limited – most people are placing orders to get in line for shipment.
What is a Chromecast? It’s a tiny device that allows us to stream video content from our phone onto our TV. It’s intended to take Netflix and YouTube video from a phone or tablet onto the big screen.
Is Google Chromecast the answer to TV in an RV? (Click the pic for more info.)
Chromecast is useful in an RV for several reasons. Since many RV parks these days do not offer cable, we often find ourselves watching Netflix streaming video. Instead of just streaming to a phone or iPad, wouldn’t it be nice to watch it on the TV? That’s the idea behind Chromecast.
Setting up a Chromecast is not as easy as we would like. While the box and packaging are very streamlined in an Apple sort of way, the actual setup was not. First we had to install an app onto our iPhones. That part was easy enough, but when we tried to complete the setup the app kept crashing. Hmm, perhaps this was an Apple/Google conflict?
Supplies are limited! Chromecasts are selling like hotcakes. (Click the pic for more info.)
We finally got Chromecast to connect with our phones and the streaming began to work. It’s quite simple – when watching a video on Netflix, for example, clicking a small icon instantly streams the video to the TV.
Due to strong sales, Chromecasts are hard to find in stores. Your best bet in getting one may to order from Amazon – they ship ’em out as their supplies are replenished.
Stay tuned for the full Chromecast review – coming soon!